In 2014 Cantabrians submitted their ideas for a new public library in the centre of Christchurch. Ten years later, Tūranga shows what a contemporary library can be.

James is a Paringa kid spending his days boating, motorbiking, and raising some of the freshest salmon on the West Coast. Reporter Nicholas takes us on a tour of the farm.

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Police have set up checkpoints around the rural town of Marokopa in the search for fugitive Tom Phillips and his three children. Video / Corey Fleming

African elephants call each other and respond to individual names — something that few wild animals do, according to new research published Monday. Video / AP

A homicide investigation has been launched after a suspected stabbing in Waikanae Beach on the Kapiti Coast.

US President's son found guilty, homicide investigation in Waikanae and Brad Callaghan before parole board after being jailed for murder. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

Air New Zealand has launched a new cadet programme for new pilots. Video / Air New Zealand

Police update Marokopa missing persons investigation.

A pair of orca delighted onlookers at close range on Tuesday as they popped into Ahuriri for some food. Video / Supplied

Today Waikato Police is announcing a $80,000 reward for information that leads to the location and safe return of missing Marokopa children. Visuals / NZ Police

Central Hawke's Bay saxophonist Gabriel Rodrigues to represent New Zealand at Annual World Championships of Performing Arts.

Controversial evidence tested in Scott Watson case, Government claims massive drop in ram raids and cold weather ahead. Video / NZ Herald / NIWA / Metservice / Getty

Ram raids are down more than 80 percent for the month of April compared to last year. Video / RNZ

PM Luxon in the studio with Mike Hosking

A Waitangi Tribunal urgent inquiry has begun looking into claims that the government’s push to prioritise English names and language in the public sector is harming te reo Māori.

Passengers were forced off a train after a technical issue on Monday morning, having to walk along railway tracks. Video / Atinderpal Singh

Baby boy found with blunt-force injuries, convicted murderer Scott Watson back in court, and illegal boarding houses operating. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

Reporter Ahyuri is at The Trusts Arena, where some of the toughest skaters in NZ are vying for a spot on Team NZ Junior Roller Derby, and the chance to smash some Australians!

A closer look at the Oamaru Steampunk Festival 2024 Video / Dean Purcell

Strong winds in Auckland ahead of weather event later today. Video / Alex Robertson

NZ musician Mads Harrop talks to Attitude's Tanya Black on what it's like living with Tourette syndrome. Video / Attitude Pictures

Dunedin musician Mads Harrop has lost count of the times she’s been told to watch her language in public. Video / Attitude Pictures

Well over a thousand demonstrators have packed into Auckland’s Aotea Square for the 'March For Nature' protest against the Government’s Fast Track Approvals Bill.

Dr Chris Holdaway says the surgery will treat patients with a rare and debilitating abdominal condition.

Auckland house fire sends plumes of smoke across suburb. Video / Jason Oxenham / Supplied

Focus Live: PM Chris Luxon speaks to the media

City Kickboxing fighter Nixon Suddens talks about the rise of combat sports in NZ ahead of this weekend's King in the Ring card. Video / Michael Craig